Referendum projects for WBSD are nearing completion

Projects at all three Wittenberg-Birnamwood School District buildings are on track for completion this summer or early fall, according to project manager Matt McGregor, of Appleton-based Hoffman Planning, Design and Construction Inc.

McGregor met with the Wittenberg-Birnamwood School Board on July 27 to update them regarding the referendum projects.

Birnamwood Elementary/Middle School had the fewest updates, including a two-room addition and a new ramp to the front entrance. It will be ready to open as soon as a walk-through has been completed and any remaining projects have been finished.

Wittenberg Elementary/Middle School, which got a two-story addition, is on schedule to be completed before the students start school.

The high school had the most projects. The most extensive ones included replacing the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system and adding a separate agriculture building on the east side of the property.

McGregor noted that there will be daily testing to make sure the HVAC system is working properly. Most every project will be completed by September. Since the district has money left from the contingency fund set aside for emergencies, McGregor encouraged the board to think about doing some of smaller projects that were previously put on hold due to budget constraints.